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Keep the motor casing and
ventilation free from obstruc-
tions, leaves and other similar
things.
Do not use the Hedge Trimmer
in the vicinity of flammable
liquids and gases.
If the blades get jammed,
please disconnect the unit
and remove the object (thick
branch, foreign body).
Only work when visibility is
good.
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Interrupting work
Never leave the Hedge Trim-
mer unattended in the working
place. If you stop work, store
the Hedge Trimmer in a safe
place. Disconnect the mains
plug!
Should you stop work in order
to get to another working place,
always switch off the Hedge
Trimmer to go there. Discon-
nect the mains plug!
Always attach the blade protec-
tion for transport and storage
of the unit.
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Work place safety
Make yourself familiar with
the surroundings and look out
for dangers which you may
not detect due to machinery
noise.
Never use the unit when it
rains or in damp / wet areas.
Do not operate the Hedge
Trimmer in or near swimming
pools and garden ponds.
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Electrical safety
Check the power cable re-
gularly for damage and signs
of wear and tear. The power
cable must only be exchanged
by an authorised electrician.
Please contact your GARDENA
Service Centre.
The Hedge Trimmer must
only be operated with an un-
damaged electrical cable.
If the mains- or extension cable
is damaged, disconnect the
mains plug immediately.
The socket of an extension
cable should be waterproof.
Only use permitted extension
cables. Ask your electrician.
For portable units which
are used outdoors, we re-
commend to use
a residual-
current device having a re-
sidual-current rating
≤
30 mA.
In Switzerland use of a
residual-current device is
obligatory.
Never carry the Hedge Trimmer
by its cable. Never use the
cable to pull the connector
plug out of the mains socket.
Protect the cable from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
The undersigned
GARDENA Kress + Kastner GmbH · Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 · D - 89079 Ulm
hereby certifies that, when leaving our factory, the unit indicated below is in accordance with the
harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards.
This certificate becomes void if the unit is modified without our approval.
Description of the unit:
Telescopic Hedge Trimmer
Type:
THS 400
Art. No. :
2586
EU directives:
Machinery Directive
98 / 37/ EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89 / 336 / EC
Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC
Directive 93 / 68 / EC
Harmonised
European standards:
EN 774
EN 50144 -1 and 2 -15
Year of CE marking:
1997
Ulm, 10.03.2000
Thomas Heinl
Technical Dept. Manager
EU Certificate of Conformity
6.1 Maintenance and care
Repairs must only be carried
out by GARDENA Service
Centres, or dealers authorised
by GARDENA.
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Attention : Always dis-
connect the Hedge
Trimmer before performing
any repairs, inspection or
maintenance work.
The Hedge Trimmer blades
should be cleaned after each
use and lubricated with an oil
of low viscosity (e.g. spray-oil).
Never clean the tool with
running water, in particular
a high pressure water jet.
6.2 Safe storage
(fig. K / L)
Proceed as follows for safe
storage, protection of the trimmer
blades, as well as to transport
the Hedge Trimmer safely:
1. Slide the blade sheath sup-
plied
0
over the cutting blade
8
of the Telescopic Hedge
Trimmer (fig. K).
2. Return the telescopic handle /
grip to the preferred position
§
as shown in figure L (arrow
must point to the position
number).
3. Press and hold the adjusting
button
6
while retracting the
telescopic handle
to its limit-
ing stop (fig. F).
4. Press and hold the round ad-
justing button
9
while folding
down the trimming blade
8
into the parking position
P
(fig. L) – arrow must point to
P.
Please store the Hedge Trim-
mer in a dry, frost free place
out of the reach of children.
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Attention! Danger! The
safety clutch is a strong
spring-loaded device and must
not be disassembled.
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Damaged cutting fixtures
and blades must be re-
paired immediately. Consult an
authorised GARDENA agent.
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Inspect the cutting de-
vices at regular intervals
for damage. Ensure that all
damage is properly repaired
immediately.
If you have any problem with your
Hedge Trimmer, please contact
our Service or return the defective
unit together with a short de-
scription of the problem and, if
covered under guarantee, with
the warranty card duly completed
and signed, directly to one of
the GARDENA Service Centres
listed on the back of this leaflet.
We expressly point out that,
in accordance with the product
liability law, we are not liable
for any damage caused by our
units if it is due to improper
repair or if parts exchanged are
not original GARDENA parts
or parts approved by us, and,
if the repairs were not carried
out by a GARDENA Service
Centre or an authorised spe-
cialist. The same applies to
spare parts and accessories.
Accessories supplied:
Blade Guard (Sheath)
Cable Lock
6. Maintenance, care, storage
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Checks before
each operation
Inspect the unit before each
use. Do not use the Hedge
Trimmer, if safety devices
(two-hand switch, blade stop,
impact protection) and / or the
blades are damaged or worn.
Never bypass safety devices.
Inspect the area to be cut
before and during work.
Remove any foreign objects.
If, in spite of care, there is an
obstruction when cutting, turn
off the Hedge Trimmer and
remove it.
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Use / Responsibility
This Hedge Trimmer can cause
serious injuries!
Use the unit only for the pur-
poses specified in these oper-
ating instructions.
Do not overload the Telescopic
Hedge Trimmer – to work better
and safer do not exceed the
given power consumption.
Keep the guide-handle dry
and free from oil and grease.
Concentrate and work with
care. You are responsible for
safety in the area of work.
Keep the area of work tidy.
Untidiness in the area of work
can cause accidents.
Make sure that there are no
other people (especially chil-
dren) or animals anywhere
near the working area.
Do not wear loose clothes,
jewellery, etc. They could get
caught in the trimmer. Wear
non-slip shoes, gloves and an
eye protection. Wear long
trousers to protect your legs.
Ensure you have a secure
foothold during operation of
the machine, especially when
using steps. The extension
cable should always be kept
away from the cutting area.
Attention ! Take extra care when
walking backwards. You may
stumble.
7. Advice for proper use / Safety instructions
